Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-07
WEDLOCK,
BR YAN-REID.


The social interest which more than any
other has engrossed attention in Staunton and
looked forward to with interest in sections Of
other states was the coming marriage, which
tood place the evening of the LIST instant, al
half past eight o'clock. at the First Presbyte.
rian Church, of Rev. w. s. Plumer Bryan. o.
Asheville, N. Co. and Miss Alice Cochran REID
daughter OF the late Charles Reid Esq, of New
York, and step-daughter of Gen. John Echols
Of this city. In addition to beauty, the bride
has accomplishments and culture, and is
general favorite. the groom is a young min
lister of the Presby terrain Chnrch, who is al
ready widely known because of his attain
| ments d his earnest christian work-a grand
son of the late DR.. Plumer, a4d following In
his footsteps for the work of his life. he is des
tined in virtue OF fitness, to attain to the ecce.
siastical knowledge associated with the Illus
trtous name he bears.
The floral ornaments were rich in design, and
were displayed in clustering beauty about the
pulpit. From the center elevation of the desk
N 1unerable lights peered through the twin
ing plants and flowers, and festoons of ivy
were goyep about the lemon and oleandeI
that fanked Btts stateliness the line of adorn-
ment
time for the ceremonies had arrived.
Professor Hamer at the organ pl&ysa Men,
lessohn's Wedding March. when the grooms-
men, who he'd also been the usners, Mr.. Sam
). Bryan, of Tltu-yille, Penn, Hon. Edward
tchols. of staunton n. Mr, J. Howard Logan, O
Plttsburg, Penn, Mr.. R. L. Sra BAN. of Ashe
Vile North Carolina. MIR. A. c. Eraxton, o
stanton, Mr.. 5. Bryan Kneass, of Philadei
Nfr nf YORK Mr.
rdm no Berkeley, Of Staunt ton in pairs, walk
ID 40 the centre aisle, and forming in semi
circle, WAVED for the bridesmaids. who came
in the followIng order Miss Reid sister Of thu
bride. and Miss Armstrong. Of 7Soriolk. dressed
In white SIX and lace. with BASKETS Of re-
roses with boys ofblue ribbon Misc Braxton
fixing William ana Miss Atkinson. ofStaun
| on. ia white china lsilk, With baskets OF vel
ow roses and bows of yellow ribbon: Mis-
| Cochran, OF Aew York, and ISIS Spence. c
| 34ltinnore, in Waite Jaes and silk, With bias
xets Of white crysanthsmEtrs. tied with bow
of white ribbon On reaching the altar, the
| separated and stood by the side Of the groons
meu.
Tne bYlae. whose dress of heavy white SAITH
WAS elegantly trimmed with priceless point
lac, heirlooms from TIE marriage ofboth moth
er and mother-in-law, with ts.le veil. brds
4 flowers and diamond ornaments. entered ..n III
arm Ct her brother, Mr.. Fergus Reid of Norfolk
! and was met ct the altar by the groom an
his best man and brother, Mr.. Geo. Bryan, @
Richmond.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. III
| Mcfarland in very impressive and beautifr
manner. Toe bride vas given away by he
brother, MIR. Reid.
After the bridal party turned ana weat dog
the aiise, the organist changed the music
had played throughout the ceremony, into th
strains o tie Lsohengrin Wedding March.
The reception at the residence of Geners
| Ecbois was brilliant and largsly attended, tn
married couple receiving congratulations frol
the assembled friends,
Among the guests wers Mr.. and Mrs. G. I
Firth, Mrs. 3. c. Gray and Z. T. Brooke,
Richmond the Misses Cochran. of New Yorl
Mrs. Lane Kelley, and Mrs. White. Of MOI
folk.
The presents were not displayed.
About midnight Mr.. and Mrs, Bryan left /
special train for New york,